jdhmnovel Chapter 383 Jiang Ciyou's Social Expansion
Chapter 383 Jiang Ciyou's Social Expansion
After Jiang Ciyou gradually gained a foothold in her work, she realized that it was not enough to just bury herself in work. If she wanted to truly develop in this industry, it became crucial to expand her social circle.
She began to actively participate in various industry exchange activities. Before each event, she would carefully prepare her outfit and image. She was no longer the woman who was trapped in a failed marriage, confused and inferior. Now, her eyes were firm and confident. She would choose a set of professional clothes that were both decent and could show her unique temperament, and simple and delicate makeup, making her look both professional and friendly.
When she first attended a large-scale industry exchange event, she was still a little nervous. Walking into the spacious, bright and luxuriously decorated venue, she saw all kinds of colleagues and industry insiders. People were either in groups of three or five, enthusiastically discussing the latest developments in the industry, or elegantly moving among the crowds with wine glasses in hand, exchanging business cards and greeting each other. Jiang Ciyou took a deep breath and told herself that this was a step for her to move towards a wider world, and she must take it bravely.
She first wandered around the edge of the venue, observing how everyone communicated. She saw that some people were very enthusiastic and proactive, greeting each other warmly as if they were old friends, and then quickly cut into business topics or shared some interesting industry news. Some people were more reserved, just smiling and nodding politely, waiting for the right time to communicate in depth. Jiang Ciyou decided to start with a more relaxed approach.
She walked to the area where various snacks and drinks were placed, took a glass of juice, and then stood there, seemingly casually looking at the people around her. After a while, she noticed a woman of the same age as her, who looked a little shy and was also standing there alone. Jiang Ciyou plucked up the courage, walked up to her, and said with a smile: "Hello, today's event looks very exciting." The woman was stunned at first, then smiled and responded: "Yes, but there are so many people, I don't know where to start communicating." Jiang Ciyou smiled empathetically and said: "Me too. My name is Jiang Ciyou, what about you?" Just like that, they began a simple chat. From this woman, Jiang Ciyou learned that she was a planner in a small creative company, mainly responsible for the creative ideas of some small projects. Jiang Ciyou also shared some of her work experiences in the current company. Although she encountered many difficulties, she also gained a lot of growth.
As the event progressed, Jiang Ciyou gradually became bolder. She saw a group of people having a heated discussion about a new marketing trend, so she mustered up the courage to walk over. One of the men, who looked very experienced, was talking about his views. He believed that with the development of technology, the application of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies in marketing would become more and more extensive. Jiang Ciyou listened carefully, and after he finished speaking, she raised her hand politely and said, "Your views are very novel, but I think that although these technologies do have great potential, their application costs are still relatively high at present, and it may be difficult for some small and medium-sized enterprises to invest on a large scale. How do you think we can solve the cost problem when promoting the application of these technologies?" Her question attracted everyone's attention, and many people nodded in agreement and began to join the discussion of this topic. In this process, Jiang Ciyou listened carefully to everyone's opinions and expressed her own opinions at the right time. Her insights were unique and pragmatic, and she gradually won the recognition of people around her.
In addition to meeting peers at exchange events, Jiang Ciyou also began to pay attention to some potential partners. She found an emerging technology company that developed a new data analysis tool with great potential in the market. Jiang Ciyou felt that if her company could cooperate with them, it would be of great help to the company's business development. So she began to look for opportunities to approach the representatives of this company.
At a small industry seminar, she learned that a project manager from the technology company would also attend. She did a lot of homework in advance and learned about their company's product features, market positioning, and some of the challenges it currently faces. When she saw the project manager at the seminar, she did not rush to say hello, but first listened to his communication with others and looked for a suitable entry point. Finally, during a coffee break, she saw the project manager standing alone in a corner checking his phone. She walked over and said with a smile: "Hello, I am Jiang Ciyou. I am very interested in the data analysis tool developed by your company. I think it has great application prospects in our industry, but I have also found some areas that may be improved. I wonder if you are interested in listening?" The project manager looked up and saw Jiang Ciyou's sincere eyes and nodded. Jiang Ciyou then told her ideas in detail. From how to improve the user-friendliness of the tool to how to better integrate with existing business systems, her analysis was very detailed. After listening, the project manager's eyes lit up and he appreciated Jiang Ciyou's professionalism and keen observation. They exchanged contact information and said that they would further explore the possibility of cooperation in the future.
In these social activities, Jiang Ciyou is not only expanding her network, but also learning how to communicate and cooperate with others better. She has learned to listen and is no longer as eager to express her ideas as before. Instead, she patiently listens to others' opinions before giving her own well-thought-out responses. She has also learned how to find a balance between different viewpoints. When encountering situations that contradict her own views, she will not forcefully argue, but try to understand from the other party's perspective, and then reach a consensus through reasonable explanation and communication.
Her social skills have been greatly improved. Before, she was always a little introverted and shy in the crowd, but now she can freely interact with people of different personalities and backgrounds. She knows how to adjust her communication style according to the characteristics of the other party. For those who are more outgoing and direct, she will communicate more concisely and quickly; for those who are more reserved, she will be more gentle and patient.
At the same time, Jiang Ciyou also began to pay attention to the latest developments in the industry. She subscribed to various industry magazines and online information platforms, and took time out every day to read and learn. She not only focused on her own niche, but also conducted in-depth research on the macro trends of the entire industry. She learned that with the continuous changes in consumer demand, the importance of environmental protection and sustainable development concepts in the industry has become increasingly prominent. So, she began to advocate some concepts about green marketing and sustainable development within the company, and actively looked for project opportunities related to these concepts.
In order to improve her knowledge and skills, she also signed up for some online and offline training courses. These courses covered new marketing strategies, team management skills, and the latest technology applications. In the training courses, she actively participated in class discussions, shared her experiences with other trainees, and learned a lot from them. Her notebook is full of various knowledge points and experiences, which have become valuable assets for her career development.
By constantly participating in social activities, expanding her network, paying attention to industry trends and learning new knowledge and skills, Jiang Ciyou has laid a more solid foundation for her career development. Her vision has become broader, no longer limited to the current work tasks, but she can look at the development trend of the entire industry from a higher perspective and actively plan for her future. She knows that this is just the beginning of her new journey, and there are more challenges and opportunities waiting for her ahead, but she is full of confidence and ready to face everything.
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